Fees for hardrock mining claims would increase, especially near national parks, to fund conservation.
This bill would change how much hardrock mining companies pay each year for their claims on federal land. Instead of a flat $100 fee, most would pay between $300 and $1,100, with higher fees for claims closer to national parks and monuments. Small miners would be exempt from these fees and related work requirements, and extra money collected would go to conservation and tribal programs.
Today, most hardrock mining claimants pay a flat $100 annual fee per claim and must perform annual assessment work. After this bill, most would pay a tiered fee between $300 and $1,100 based on their claim's distance from national parks or monuments. They would also be exempt from assessment work. Small miners would pay no fees and do no assessment work if they qualify.
HR 6674 · 119th Congress · December 11, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 9/10
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